This is the tale of Jack Gordon, the son of a disgraced English nobleman and his naval adventures. It follows his struggles as he works his way up the ranks of the Royal Navy during their desperate struggles with Napoleon's fleets.His attempts to use his wits and charm to overcome the technical and social biases of the times gives flavor to this rollicking, fun-filled adventure.
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